I mention in my previous article on Ghestalting (such as Remember Your Kempos) that the mind uses chunks of information when accessing or encoding memories. […]
Tag: Kumite
Five Levels of Implementation
I’m often criticized for teaching students in a simplified format. That is having an uke (attacker) punch in and remain static while the tori (defender) […]
What do you do when you can’t reach?
Technically correct targets are not immutable. Our curriculum is made up of techniques with prescribed movements and targets. Many students ask me the dreaded “what […]
Personal space and overcoming fear
Kempo or any martial arts practiced for the purpose of self-defense requires the violation of personal space and boundaries. This means someone will be very […]
The Bad Guy Weapon
In the modern day, you are rarely armed when attacked. Between gun control laws, air port security and knife limitations, we don’t have many options. […]
Why Slow is Actually Fast
The slowness of Tai Chi is the fastest way to develop proper waist-power, correct weight shifts, smooth movement, and muscle memory. You see it in […]
Why Learn Other Arts?
Learning a new martial arts style (or one that is upstream or cousin to your current art) is like learning a new language. It opens […]
Kempo in Action 3
Here is a real life example of how one of my students actually used a technique in an actual robbery attempt. The names are changed […]
What is Checking?
Checking is maintaining contact on an opponent’s limb to limit or impede its use in a counter attack. The light contact allows you to sense […]
Don’t Dangle Your Arms
In kata and during drills, you can spot the dangling arm of a beginning student. After a decent punch, the arm just flounders next to […]